Basic Training

"You can't always send 15 people to a conference, but you can go and bring ideas back," Shull advises. This plan evidently has worked for Shull, as he boasts his shop has been recognized with an award by the American Society for Training Development.

On-the-job Training

Often the best way to learn how to do something is to jump right in and learn from your co-workers. Shull notes that on-the-job training is not only required of his press operators, but of the management staff as well.